The Effects of ICT, GDP, and Renewable Energy on CO2 Emissions in Vietnam


Authors

  • Hoang Thi Xuan University of Finance – Marketing
  • Ngo Thai Hung University of Finance – Marketing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.57110/jebvn.v3i3.186

Keywords:

GDP, ICT, renewable energy, quantile regression, Vietnam

Abstract

This study aims to explore the effects of information and communication technology (ICT), economic growth (GDP), and renewable energy (REN) on CO2 emissions in Vietnam using quarterly data for the period 2000-2020. Based on the quantile-on-quantile regression (QQR) proposed by Sim and Zhou (2015), the authors valuate the level of intercorrelation between the examined variables in different quantiles. The empirical results suggest that GDP has a positive influence on CO2, while there is a negative relationship between REN and CO2 emissions for most quantiles of carbon emissions. More importantly, ICT has both positive and negative impacts on CO2 across different quantiles of ICT. Our findings on economic and environmental performance pave the way for deep analysis to enhance environmental quality. Furthermore, in order to achieve green growth and sustainable development, the government of Vietnam should prioritize economic development alongside environmental protection.

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Hoang Thi Xuan, & Ngo Thai Hung. (2023). The Effects of ICT, GDP, and Renewable Energy on CO2 Emissions in Vietnam. VNU JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.57110/jebvn.v3i3.186

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